Happy Birtday Ej

It was 31 years ago today that my first born came into the world. He made a very dramatic arrival. I was actually due on my birthday. Ej's dad and I went to the movie, Rocky, for a treat. I really got into that movie even going as far as throwing a few punches myself during the fight scenes. I must have tensed up pretty good because as we exited through the lobby, my water broke. It broke so much that I was standing in a puddle. We left promptly for the hospital. Five hours later, they put this darling little guy in my arms. He was perfect. He had enormous eyes and a head full of black hair.
Ej was known as his middle name, Justin, for all those years. It was when we moved to Indianapolis that on the first day of school...he changed his name...and has been called Ej ever since.
Ej grew up to be quite a talented drummer. He left home and traveled to Florida where he worked at Epcot as one of the premiere drummers in the Tapestry of Nations and Dreams parade. He was amazing.
He followed his heart to California where he presently lives in Redondo Beach. He is in the Underground Orchestra, a very cool band that won two LA Music Awards two years ago. I was lucky to go out and watch my very talented son walk the red carpet as seen on tv. I met Bruce Jenner and Leeza Gibbons during the festivities. It was very cool.
Today is his birthday. I celebrate his integrity as a man, his talent as a musician, and his love of his family. Though we aren't together today, we celebrate each other's birthday and that is very special.
Happy Birthday, Son, I am so very proud of you and love you with all my heart!